Baked Chicken Tacos
These baked chicken tacos are irresistibly crunchy and packed full of cheesy, savory chicken. They're the perfect easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love.
Equipment
2 Baking Sheets
1 Large skillet
Ingredients
- 15 corn tortillas 6" inch in diameter
- 1 lb. chicken cooked and shredded (I use a rotisserie chicken)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ⅓ cup yellow onion diced
- 1 16 ounce can of refried beans
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 4 tablespoons oil or butter To brush the tortillas with before baking and cook vegetables
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon oil. Sautee onions and peppers until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add cooked shredded chicken, taco seasoning, water, refried beans, and ONE cup shredded cheese.
- Cook until warmed and heated throughout.
- Place tortillas on a microwave safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds. This is to ensure the tortillas don't rip.
- On an open tortilla, cover half of it with 1/4 cup of the filling. Sprinkle with additional cheddar cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.
- Brush both sides of the folded tortillas with avocado oil.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Flip and bake an additional 5 minutes. You want the outside to be crispy and the cheese to be melted. Watch closely towards the end of bake time to ensure they don't burn.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before enjoying!
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Notes
Delicious toppings: cilantro lime sauce, salsa, sour cream, avocados, jalapenos, or black bean and corn salsa dip.
Be sure to heat the corn tortillas or else they will rip when you fold them in half. You can heat them in oil on the stovetop. Or heat them in the microwave. In the microwave I prefer to cover them with a damp paper towel to keep them moist.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 159mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 474IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 1mg
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